A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1949257 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950647 epoch_slot_no: 6647 block_no: 1949165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-12-19 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe619e8cc3b2ebac4f50a61216607861a22c53641e6a38f7b369cff41f62a70eBlock Operator
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